The male supporting character was actually myself.

That evening, at the height of the banquet, Su Minghe suddenly convulsed and collapsed. By the time he was taken to the hospital, it was too late.

After examining the body, the doctor immediately called the police. The police investigation revealed that Su Minghe had died from poisoning after ingesting a large amount of a certain colorless and odorless industrial raw material.

The bottle containing the poison was found among Chu Jiangchen's personal belongings; following the clues, the investigation led to Su Ziqing's chemical plant.

The final investigation concluded that Su Ziqing and Chu Jiangchen conspired to poison Su Minghe. Due to the gravity of the case, the immense public pressure, and the overwhelming evidence, the two perpetrators were executed.

Su Li reaped the benefits of the entire Su Group, and then, taking advantage of the Chu couple's emotional breakdown due to the loss of their son, he used every means of suppression to force the Chu family into bankruptcy within just two months.

After annexing the entire Chu family, Su Li ascended to the pinnacle of power as a victor, held a grand wedding with Du Xinyu, and lived happily ever after...

"This plot is so ridiculous!" Jiang Chen couldn't help but curse after reading through the short plot, which consisted entirely of declarative statements.

Little White's two furry little paws kept scratching at his shoulder, "The male and female leads are going to kill each other, that's too shameless!"

How to do?

Host, can you please save Su Minghe?

Although I don't like that old man either, if he dies, you and Su Ziqing are finished!

After quickly considering the matter in his mind, Jiang Chen frowned slightly and shook his head, "It's difficult."

Although I knew the plot, this update was too vague. It felt like it was hastily written to force a conclusion, and the logic was very perfunctory.

We don't know what kind of poison was used, or where it was placed.

This time, all we can do is try our best and leave the rest to fate…

Having considered the basic countermeasures, Jiang Chen washed her hands and sat down opposite Su Ziqing, continuing to whisper and enjoy the rare moment of leisure.

"Regarding the glass explosion, please tell Uncle Su that he doesn't need to give any explanation; I wasn't seriously injured. But we still need to investigate further, just in case someone is plotting something—that would be very dangerous." He took a sip of tea and changed the subject, "Have Su Li and Du Xinyu been behaving themselves lately?"

Su Ziqing smiled charmingly, "If they're kept under house arrest deep in the mountains, what can they do if they don't behave? I don't believe they can cause any trouble."

"We can't let our guard down!" Jiang Chen analyzed with a serious expression: "Did you consider why I asked you to keep a close eye on Du Xinyu and keep her and Su Li under house arrest back then?"

Chapter Thirty-Eight: A Birthday Banquet with Undercurrents

Seeing that the other party remained silent, he continued to explain: "That woman is indeed not very bright, and her IQ is not high. But of the three buses she boarded, my financial resources and potential were the least significant."

If nothing unexpected happens to Su Li, he will most likely take over the Su Group from you;

Mike is even more impressive; if things go well, he could become the head of the Davis family and hold a top-tier international position.

Allowing such a troublemaker, who could potentially hook up with an even richer and more powerful man at any time, to roam freely is definitely a ticking time bomb!

Even if the two of them were confined to a secluded mountain villa, given their ambition, they would certainly not be willing to be slaughtered.

Especially since Su Lizhen has given birth to a son and a daughter, given your father's methods, he will most likely be dealt with.

Su Li and your father are the same kind of ruthless people. He knows very well that once he loses his usefulness, his life will be in danger, so he will definitely try his best to fight back.

Even if it means mutual destruction, they will find a chance to turn the tide in order to fight for a future.

Su Ziqing frowned upon hearing the analysis, scratching her hair with both hands and saying dejectedly, "What you said makes me so anxious."

When will this ever end?!

I'm so annoyed by those two constantly fiddling around!

"It'll be soon." Jiang Chen's lips curled up slightly. "Listen to me and make proper arrangements. When Su Li and Du Xinyu make their desperate gamble, that will be their death day!"

Summer has passed and autumn has arrived; several months have flown by.

Yujincheng is a key project that has attracted the attention of government departments. The Chu family has been working day and night to carry out construction, and in just six months, the huge community has already completed half of its construction.

Chu Jiangchen has been busy lately.

Besides keeping a close eye on the progress of Yujincheng, he also took the time to draw up the design of a magnificent and luxurious manor from his memory.

Tonight is Su Minghe's birthday party, and I guess... my time is running out.

The fact that he had casually agreed to collaborate with Mike on the design and development of the manor might only be fulfilled in this way.

As night fell, the Su family manor in the suburbs was brightly lit and filled with distinguished guests. Servants bustled about busily but orderly, and the entire manor was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Jiang Chen got out of the car and signaled the driver to go back and wait for the banquet to end at 11 p.m. before picking her up again.

Strolling through the manor, he couldn't help but sigh, "It feels like just yesterday that Su Li and Du Xinyu embarrassed themselves at the last banquet I attended here."

I came back today, and it's almost the finale!

Xiao Bai leaned on his shoulder, nervously rubbing her face. "I'm so worried and scared. Host, I've never seen anything like this before. I'm so nervous!"

Will Su Minghe really die from poisoning?

It is said that people who die from poisoning are particularly terrifying!

Don't be nervous or scared, I'm an adorable and invincible cutie...

The night breeze in October carries a hint of autumn's freshness, making people feel very comfortable.

Jiang Chen was dressed in a simple casual outfit, with nothing else besides a small decorative bag slung over her shoulder.

He walked into the hall, greeted everyone, casually took down the decorative bag and hung it on the coat rack in the rest area, and glanced back at it absentmindedly before leaving.

The inner hall was brightly lit, but there weren't many people attending the banquet.

Apart from a few individuals, almost all of them were senior executives of the Su Group, making it more like a large internal gathering.

"Host, is that Su Li?" Little White had no interest in playing games and was jumping around on his shoulder to relieve its anxiety. When it saw the familiar figure in the crowd, it couldn't help but gasp.

Su Li has changed a lot in the few months since I last saw her.

Even sitting at a lively and noisy banquet, his expression was gloomy, and the way he looked at everyone seemed off, as if he were somewhat mentally unstable.

"Even with things like this, the plot is still diligently pushing him to the top. It's really enough." Jiang Chen smiled and politely declined the toast, looking to the other side.

Du Xinyu was in great spirits, clearly having not attended such a lively banquet for some time, and she thoroughly enjoyed the luxurious atmosphere.

Some well-informed people heard that she was pregnant with the Su family's child, and their attitude towards Du Xinyu was naturally somewhat flattering, making her overjoyed and lingering in the crowd, unwilling to return to her seat next to Su Li.

Seeing this, Su Li's expression became even more terrifying, staring at Du Xinyu as if she were a dead person!

"Everything's ready, go ahead and do your thing. I'll keep an eye on the rest for you." Jiang Chen, detached from the commotion, took a moment to exchange a few words with Su Ziqing.

As the person in charge of the banquet, Su Ziqing had to entertain guests, arrange the banquet, and manage the logistics. There were too many things to worry about, so it was inevitable that some mistakes would happen.

Jiang Chen's activity pattern seemed no different from others, but he tried his best not to leave the exit and kept an eye on anyone leaving the inner hall.

Time passed by, and after several rounds of dishes and drinks, including longevity noodles, Su Minghe, with a ruddy complexion, was in high spirits.

Since her daughter started doing business with Mike, she has received a steady stream of orders and made substantial profits! Under Su Ziqing's leadership, the Su Group is showing signs of reaching even greater heights.

Although Su Li is detestable, it's not a waste of her talents that she managed to get Du Xinyu pregnant in just a few months.

He planned to send Su Li a few more pretty vases after a while.

After all, neither of them has good genes. If there's a problem with their genes, their child might be completely rotten from the inside out, and there's no cure.

Why not have more women to have children with? Maybe you can have one or two legitimate grandsons. Then you can get rid of these two annoying guys.

"Ding Ding Ding!"

Having made his plans, Su Minghe tapped his wine glass with a silver fork, signaling everyone to be quiet.

Everyone remained silent, their eyes fixed on Su Minghe, who stood in the main seat.

His face was flushed, and he wiped away sweat from time to time, trying to maintain a smile as he raised his glass to the crowd, saying, "Today is my fiftieth birthday, thank you all..."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Minghe swayed slightly and suddenly collapsed to the ground amidst the gasps of the crowd!

"Sir!" The nearest butler rushed over first. "Sir, what's wrong?"

Even though Su Ziqing was mentally prepared, she was still quite frightened and immediately pressed the button on her watch;

Su Minghe was still somewhat conscious. He felt that everything in front of him was like a slow-motion video. Some people were crying, some were shouting, and some seemed to be laughing. The noise was so loud that his head was splitting with pain!

He reached out weakly as if to grab something, and opened his mouth as if to speak but no sound came out.

At this moment, Su Minghe, who had been a seasoned veteran of the business world for many years and had never been afraid of any storms, finally panicked. He didn't want to die! At the very least, he didn't want to die suddenly like this!

He still has so much to do; he hasn't even held his grandson yet...

Before completely losing consciousness, Su Minghe felt a sharp pain in his stomach, as if someone was gripping it tightly. His will to survive made him grab the old butler's hand and press it against his stomach a few times!

"Make way, make way!" At the same time, a team of professional emergency medical personnel rushed in with a stretcher, lifted Su Minghe up and transported him directly to a special ambulance at the back door of the hall for emergency treatment.

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Identification and Self-Destruction

From the moment Su Minghe collapsed to the moment he was lifted into the ambulance, the entire process took less than a minute!

So much so that the old butler didn't react for a moment. He then patted the door of the special ambulance and reminded him, "The gentleman was pressing on his stomach before he lost consciousness, you..."

"Okay, I understand. We'll arrange the examination right away," the doctor said hastily, closing the car door.

A flurry of activity erupted in the inner hall, but Su Li remained with a sinister expression that showed a mixture of excitement and tension, his eyes fixed on the special ambulance with a venomous look.

Du Xinyu's face was pale, and she kept twisting her fingers, whether out of nervousness or fear, it was hard to tell.

"Everyone, please don't panic. Please return to your seats and wait patiently." Su Ziqing quickly took charge, ordering everyone to stay in the hall.

The servants awaited instructions in the next room;

Well-trained kitchen staff are concentrated in the kitchen;

Security personnel arranged for the rest of the manor's residents to wait in the square.

From the moment Su Ming was poisoned until everyone was on high alert and no unnecessary actions were allowed, the entire process took no more than five minutes.

Before long, the doctor reported the latest developments to Su Ziqing: Su Minghe's gastric juice contained a large amount of toxins, but the type of toxin could not be determined at the moment.

However, it is an undeniable fact that he was maliciously poisoned!

Su Ziqing immediately called the police.

At 10:30 p.m., the police intervened to investigate Su Minghe's poisoning incident.

At this moment, thanks to Su Ziqing's thorough arrangements, all personnel were present, making it easy to conduct an immediate interrogation.

"It's not that I'm suspicious, but as soon as President Su fainted, paramedics rushed in immediately, without any delay." Du Xinyu looked at the police officer taking her statement and said sarcastically, "It's like some people knew he'd be uncomfortable!"

The junior officer didn't even look up, coldly saying, "Let's take your statement first. We can discuss any questions later."